Easily pair objects by name or spatial proximity for faster target baking.
Automatically save your bakes as PNG, JPEG, TIFF, or OpenEXR files and even export your mesh with materials already linked. Getting Started with the .zip File To install version 2.9.7 from your downloaded .zip file: Open Blender and go to Edit > Preferences . Navigate to the Add-ons tab.
The core appeal of SimpleBake is that it handles all the heavy lifting—node setup, image creation, and UV management—behind the scenes. You don't need to change your existing materials or learn a new workflow; it simply works with what you've already built. Key Features in this Release: Download File SimpleBake 2.9.7 FOR BLENDER 3 .zip
Seamlessly bake standard PBR maps (Diffuse, Metalness, Roughness) or traditional Cycles modes (Combined, Shadow, etc.).
If you previously used versions for Blender 2.8x or 4.0+, ensure you delete old SimpleBake files from your addons folder before installing version 2.9.7 to avoid errors. Easily pair objects by name or spatial proximity
Whether you are preparing assets for Unity, Unreal Engine, or Sketchfab , SimpleBake 2.9.7 takes the frustration out of the process, letting you focus on the art rather than the technical setup. SimpleBake - Simple PBR and other baking in Blender
If you’ve ever found Blender’s native texture baking to be a manual, time-consuming "colossal pain," SimpleBake is designed for you. This latest update, , cements its status as the official version for the Blender 3.0+ ecosystem, offering a "one-click" solution for complex PBR and Cycles bakes. Why Use SimpleBake 2.9.7? Navigate to the Add-ons tab
Use existing UVs or automatically generate new ones, including shared atlas maps for multiple objects.